Journal
Awakening of insects
March 5th is the beginning of the season of insects. This is the time when insects feel the warmth of the sun and emerge from the soil. Buds are sprouting...
Awakening of insects
March 5th is the beginning of the season of insects. This is the time when insects feel the warmth of the sun and emerge from the soil. Buds are sprouting...
Rainwater
February 19th is "Rain water". The warm spring sunshine appears, and the ice on rivers and lakes melts, flows away, and turns into rainwater. As the saying goes, "three cold...
Rainwater
February 19th is "Rain water". The warm spring sunshine appears, and the ice on rivers and lakes melts, flows away, and turns into rainwater. As the saying goes, "three cold...
First day of Spring
February 4th is the first day of spring. It marks the beginning of spring, but it is also called "the end of winter" and is the time when the cold...
First day of Spring
February 4th is the first day of spring. It marks the beginning of spring, but it is also called "the end of winter" and is the time when the cold...
Major Cold
January 20th is "Daikan" (Major Cold). The phrase "big and cold" indicates that the weather will become even colder. This Daikan blend tea combines "Koshun" oolong tea from Takachiho, Miyazaki...
Major Cold
January 20th is "Daikan" (Major Cold). The phrase "big and cold" indicates that the weather will become even colder. This Daikan blend tea combines "Koshun" oolong tea from Takachiho, Miyazaki...
Minor Cold
January 5th, 2026 is "Minor Cold". With the new year comes the real cold weather.The first day of Minor Cold is called "the beginning of winter," and the combined 29...
Minor Cold
January 5th, 2026 is "Minor Cold". With the new year comes the real cold weather.The first day of Minor Cold is called "the beginning of winter," and the combined 29...
Winter Solstice
December 22 is the “Winter Solstice.” It is the shortest day of the year. It is said that the winter solstice is the day when the days become shorter than...
Winter Solstice
December 22 is the “Winter Solstice.” It is the shortest day of the year. It is said that the winter solstice is the day when the days become shorter than...